Records of Newington Brewery, brewers, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 NB
- Dates of Creation:1833-1996
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.015 linear metres
Scope and Content
- Brewing book, 1833–1834;
- Photographs, 1983;
- Historical notes, 1995–1996.
Administrative / Biographical History
A brewery existed at the site of the Newington Brewery in Edinburgh, Scotland since at least 1828, when its owner James Kerr was recorded as a brewer at 9 Sciennes, Edinburgh. James Kerr was sequestrated on 5 January 1848 and the Edinburgh brewer Charles Dick was named as trustee. Peter Jamieson, John Blair and David Robertson were named commissioners while Mr Robertson, the brewer at nearby Summerhall, was security. It is possible that William Younger & Co either took over the Newington Brewery assets and custom or that a brewer from Newington was subsequently employed at one of the Younger breweries. After the brewery had failed the buildings were converted into a whisky distillery by Andrew Pearson and named West Sciennes. The name Newington was given to the site in 1850 when Andrew Pearson was sequestrated. The building became the Glen Sciennes distillery of Thomas Duncanson & Co from 1856-1859.
Arrangement
The material is arranged according to the Scottish Brewing Archive classification scheme used within all SBA collections.
Access Information
Access to records within this collection is open, however an appointment may be required. Please email Archives and Special Collections for advice: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Acquisition Information
The brewing journal was deposited by Scottish & Newcastle plc in October 1995.
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Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents. Applications for permission to quote should be sent to Archives and Special Collections, please email: library-asc@glasgow.ac.uk
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures.
Custodial History
The brewing book was found among records formerly held at William Younger's Holyrood Brewery. It was not recorded how the brewing book came into William Younger's possession. The archive moved to the University of Glasgow in 1991. Custody of the Scottish Brewing Archive was transferred to Glasgow University Archive Services in 2008.
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Location of Originals
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